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917-919 Pacific Ave

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180053 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 917-919 Pacific Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area4,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0180053
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Wong Lisa
Mailing address
75 Wakefield Ave Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
040517

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917 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
919 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 917-919 Pacific Avenue is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Lisa Wong. The building consists of three units and has a mixed-use configuration including commercial space on the ground floor. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, most notably a serious drainage problem in 2021 that involved a faulty light well drainage system affecting neighboring property, which required multiple notices of violation and was ultimately abated in August 2021. There are also ongoing concerns about unauthorized construction, as evidenced by a 2018 violation regarding unpermitted partitions and access modifications to the ground floor and basement, for which the building underwent subsequent permitted work in 2019 to remove non-bearing partitions.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to infrastructure issues, including several street space permits issued in recent years (most recently in 2020), and historical permits for sidewalk repairs dating back to 1994. A notable plumbing incident occurred in May 2020 involving raw sewage discharge. The property has generated multiple 311 calls regarding various issues, including graffiti (October 2023), waste management problems, and environmental health concerns, with the most pressing recent issue being graffiti reported in late 2023. Two commercial units were reportedly operating in 2019, and there have been multiple complaints and compliance actions related to waste management and general building maintenance over the years. The Electrical permit from 2005 for wall heaters was cancelled, though it remains unclear if this work was completed through other means.

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Risk rating

How 917-919 Pacific Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
40th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 675 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.0%
Moderate concern 38.9%
Severe concern 8.1%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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917-919 Pacific Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 25
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 18
Garbage and debris

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